Laundry Aide - Casual

peopleCare Communities; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A.R. Goudie is seeking a Laundry Aide to support our Environmental Services team. You will process resident clothing and linens, ensuring items are clean, labelled, and returned promptly while maintaining quality and safety standards.

This casual shift role involves lifting and moving laundry carts, coordinating with nursing staff, and keeping work areas clean. You will help ensure uninterrupted service and comfort for residents in our care facility.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in laundry, housekeeping, or environmental services is an asset.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and transport laundry carts and linen.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, fold, hang, and distribute resident clothing and linens.
• Label and return items to the correct home area.
• Maintain organized laundry carts and replenish as needed.
• Follow infection prevention practices and safety procedures.
• Communicate with care team regarding clothing, missing items, and operational concerns.
• Prepare work for the next shift to ensure continuous service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Dependability

Teamwork

Education

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team

At A.R. Goudie, we are committed to providing exceptional care and services that enhance the quality of life for our residents. We are seeking a dependable, organized, and team-oriented Laundry Aide to join our Environmental Services team.

This position plays an important role in ensuring residents receive clean, well-maintained personal clothing and linens while supporting a safe, efficient, and resident-focused laundry operation.

Position Summary

The Laundry Aide is responsible for processing resident personal clothing and facility linens while maintaining established quality, infection prevention, and safety standards. Working collaboratively with the care team, this role ensures laundry carts are stocked, resident clothing is accurately sorted and returned, and the department remains organized to support uninterrupted service. The department operates on a coordinated shift model where each shift prepares work for the next to ensure continuous service.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, fold, hang, and distribute resident personal clothing and facility linens.
• Ensure resident clothing is accurately identified, labelled, and returned to the appropriate home area.
• Maintain organized personal clothing and linen carts according to established procedures.
• Inspect laundry for stains, damage, or repair needs and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain inventory levels of linens and replenish carts as required.
• Follow infection prevention and control practices and safe equipment operation procedures.
• Clean laundry equipment, work areas, lint traps, and floors to maintain a safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and nursing staff regarding resident clothing, missing items, and operational concerns.
• Support departmental goals by completing assigned duties efficiently while preparing work for the next shift.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous laundry, housekeeping, environmental services, or long-term care experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and transport laundry carts and linen throughout the shift.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and resident-centred care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Dependability and accountability.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to quality and resident satisfaction.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Working Conditions

• This is a casual shift type
• Rotating shifts as scheduled, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive movements.
• Work performed in a laundry environment with exposure to heat, humidity, cleaning chemicals, and laundry equipment.